The verdict in three sentences
Every term start, a private school in Mbour loses hours to queues and paper files, and loses families who give up along the way. A site with online pre-enrollment and fee payment via Mobile Money captures demand 24/7 and collects a deposit before term even begins. Two tiers exist: the 7-page showcase (380,000-600,000 FCFA) for credibility, or the full portal (900,000-1,500,000 FCFA) that digitizes enrollment, payments and a parent area.
Showcase or portal: what to choose for a school?
A showcase reassures parents; a portal saves them time and makes the school money. The right choice depends on student numbers and the pain felt at term start.
| Criterion | 7-page showcase | Enrollment + payment portal |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 price | 380,000-600,000 FCFA | 900,000-1,500,000 FCFA |
| Delivery | 10-15 days | 22-32 days |
| Online pre-enrollment | Simple form | Full workflow + file |
| Fee payment | No | Wave / Orange Money (deposit) |
| Parent area | No | Statements, calendar, grades |
| Hosting | 22,000-40,000 FCFA/mo | 22,000-40,000 FCFA/mo |
| Lighthouse | 95+ | 95+ |
What the portal changes at term start: the numbers
A portal's value is measured in captured pre-enrollments and avoided queues. Order of magnitude seen at a mid-size Mbour school.
| Metric | Without portal | With portal | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-enrollments before term | Baseline | +30% | Cash ahead |
| Form conversion | — | 10-15% | Qualified demand |
| Deposit collected online | 0 FCFA | 25,000-50,000 FCFA/student | Firm commitment |
| Admin time at term start | 100% | -40% | Freed staff |
| Lost paper files | Frequent | Near zero | Traceability |
With a 30,000 FCFA deposit collected online on 120 pre-enrollments, the school secures 3,600,000 FCFA before term starts, enough to repay the portal in the first campaign.
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Mini case study
Mr. Diallo, head of a private school in Mbour, 380 students. He invests 1,200,000 FCFA in a portal with pre-enrollment and Wave/Orange Money payment. At term start, he records 130 online pre-enrollments (+30%) with a 30,000 FCFA deposit each, i.e. 3,900,000 FCFA collected before the first day of class. Admin time drops 40% and no files are lost. The portal pays for itself in the first term.
FAQ
How much does a private school website cost in 2026? From 380,000 to 600,000 FCFA for a 7-page showcase, and 900,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA for a portal with online enrollment and payment.
Can parents pay fees via Wave? Yes. The portal integrates Wave and Orange Money to collect a deposit (25,000-50,000 FCFA) or tuition fees, with an automatic receipt.
How long to deliver the portal? Count 22 to 32 days: design, parent area, payment integration, testing and admin team training.
What does the parent area bring? Payment statements, school calendar, grades and centralized communication, which cuts calls and front-desk visits.
Will the site be fast on mobile and 3G? Yes, we target a Lighthouse score of 95+ and loading optimized for mobile connections, the majority in Mbour.
Let's talk about your project. We quote the showcase or portal that fits your school and student numbers. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
